Junior Biographies

Achieving true success takes hard work and determination. Learning how famous figures rose to the top of their field can inspire and motivate young people. These engaging biographies tell the life stories of some of today's biggest names, tracing their path from childhood and school days all the way to the highest levels of fame. Accessible text, full-color photographs, and fast facts combine to create a vivid portrait of each subject, while direct quotations provide a greater understanding of the person beyond the public image. Features include: Introduces young readers to men and women of achievement through high-interest topics. Excellent for beginning-level reports. Uses high-interest texts to promote leisure reading. Supports ELA and social studies curricula.